Joyce A. Mullins, 69

FREDERICA - Joyce A. Mullins, died Saturday, July 4, 2009, in BayHealth Medical Center, Dover. She was 69. She was 69. Born in Chambersburg, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Lewis Mullins and Lena Mullins Kersey. Joyce was a graduate of Wesley College and Delaware State University and went on to be an accomplished Journalist. Her assignments included the Philadelphia Bulletin, Wilmington News Journal, Delaware Today Magazine, Delaware State News, Au Courant, The Dover Post and The Delaware Coast Press. She was a composer of neo-classical music and had shared her talent teaching piano for many years. In her quieter moments, Joyce enjoyed the pursuit of American and Biblical History. She was a dedicated mother and grandmother and will be remembered as one who sought to live an authentic life. She will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her. Joyce is survived by three sons, Marc V. Clery of Florida, David A. Cephas of Magnolia, and Jonathan A. Cephas of Collingswood, N.J.; four grandchildren, Cassandra Clery, Ryan Davis, Connor Cephas and Keenan Cephas; and two brothers, Jerry Mullins of Georgetown and Timothy Mullins of Wilmington. There will be a Memorial Service announced at a later date. Arrangements are by Michael J. Ambruso Funeral Director, Inc., Dover. Condolences and guestbook signing can be made via www.ambruso.com.